Ben Taylor

Well, after 4 years lurking in the darkest corners of YARS, it's probably about time I updated this profile. I'm Ben, one of the senior editors here, and outside of scribbling on here, editing and finding pwetty pics to put in reviews, I'm studying 'Game Cultures' at uni. That's...that's game development in simpler terms, I don't spend my time analysing pixelated toes to determine whether they're 'art' or not. Anyway, I generally write to either save people money on utter crud or at least make them smile in some wry way with my bitterness and general disdain. If you're not laughing with me, you're laughing at me, and hey, that's progress in my books. :)

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‘Just Dance 3’ boogies onto Playstation Move and Kinect (360, PS3, WII)

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Today, during a press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft� announced the development of Just Dance 3, the third game in the multi-million selling Just Dance franchise. Just Dance 3 marks the debut of the Just Dance series on Kinect™ for Xbox 360� and the PlayStation� Move for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system, as …

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Rayman returns without a bloody Rabbid in sight in ‘Rayman:Origins’ (360, PS3, WII)

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Michel Ancel, celebrated creator of Rayman �, Beyond Good & Evil � and the Raving Rabbids � returns to his roots to bring us Rayman � Origins : a high-definition, 2D side-scrolling, platforming adventure in full 4-player co-op!Play Rayman Origins and discover or rediscover the magical universe and legendary 2D gameplaythat captured the hearts of …

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‘The Adventures of Tintin’ game in the can

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Today, Ubisoft unveiled product details for the upcoming release of The Adventures of Tintin: The Game. Based on the highly anticipated feature film The Adventures of Tintin directed by Steven Spielberg and produced by Steven Spielberg, Peter Jackson and Kathleen Kennedy, The Adventures of Tintin: The Game will provide Tintin fans, both young and old, …

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‘Metal Gear Solid:Snake Eater’ fails to merge into the crowd, and stands out on the 3DS (3DS)

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Konami Digital Entertainment GmbH has revealed the full name of its first METAL GEAR SOLID title for Nintendo 3DS™. METAL GEAR SOLID : SNAKE EATER 3D is a reworked update of the best-selling PlayStation�2 title, and brings that game’s stunning jungle setting to vibrant life using the handheld’s glasses-free 3D imaging system. METAL GEAR SOLID …

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‘Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2’ fittingly sneaks its way in amongst all the E3 titles (360, PC, PS3)

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Takes the bulls-eye precision of its best-selling predecessor to new and exciting heights. Powered by the CryENGINE 3 engine, the missions of Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 are graphically stunning and more challenging as you once again step into the ghilliesuit of a special ops sniper to take down the enemy. Sniper: Ghost Warrior 2 takes …

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Sick of shelling out for new Street Fighter instalments straight after the last? Rejoice! ‘Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition’ stand alone disc and DLC add-on on its way (360, PS3)

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Capcom�, a leading worldwide developer and publisher of video games, today announced the digital upgrade of Super Street Fighter� IV with Super Street Fighter� IV: Arcade Edition for PlayStation�3 computer entertainment system and Xbox 360� video game and entertainment system from Microsoft�.The add-on is now available as a download via Xbox LIVE� online entertainment network …

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‘Carnival Island’ shifts from the Wii to the PS3. (PS3)

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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) teams up with Magic Pixel Games to bring the fun and excitement of carnivals right into your own living room with Carnival Island. Carnival Island invites you to take a trip to a magic carnival and experience the joy of classic family-friendly fun in over 35 carnival attractions. Utilizing …

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Lush islands promise a bloody getaway with ‘Far Cry 3’.

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Today, during a press conference at the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Ubisoft� announced the development of Far Cry 3�, marking the return of the highly-acclaimed video game franchise. Development on Far Cry 3 is led by Ubisoft Montr�al with the support of Ubisoft Shanghai and Massive Entertainment. Far Cry 3 will be available for the …

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False alarm. Rabbid ahead with ‘Raving Rabbids: Alive & Kicking’. (360)

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They’ve invaded our daily lives for years, and you’ve never really considered them to be a serious threat. You just never imagined that they could even possibly be�real. Well, you were wrong!! They really do exist! This year, see them with your own eyes� Rabbids will mess around with the Kinect™�and your life! So go …

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‘Mass Effect 3’ release date announced, along with some intriguing Kinect support (360, PC, PS3)

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Not everyone will survive. Leading video game developer BioWare, a division of Electronic Arts Inc. (NASDAQ: ERTS), announced today that the epic action RPG, Mass Effect™ 3, will arrive at retailers March 9, 2012. In Mass Effect 3, an ancient alien race known only as “Reapers”, has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving …

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What’s better than lightsabers? Invisible lightsabers?! Some ‘Kinect Star Wars details (360)

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Kinect Star Wars brings the Star Wars Universe to life like never before. Harnessing the controller-free power of Kinect for Xbox 360, Kinect Star Wars allows fans to physically experience training as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber. Using full body motions, players can live out the ultimate Star Wars fantasy, …

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“Marionette-based platformer/shooter”? I’m intrigued. Enter ‘The Gunstringer’. (360)

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The Gunstringer is a unique and innovative Kinect-based platformer/shooter by Twisted Pixel. The twist: you puppeteer an awesome gun-toting cowboy marionette with your hands! Through a series of on stage performances, you puppeteer the Gunstringer in a western-themed revenge story. Taking cues from classic spaghetti westerns all the way to modern revenge tales, players will …

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